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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1937

Page

6

Two Mile Foes Clash Twice This Week Butler Relays

Glenn Cunningham and Archie San Romani set for two high profile indoor mile duels this week at the Columbian mile in New York and the Butler relays in Indianapolis. Beccali and Gene Venzke also drawn in as challengers while Don Lash and Ray Sears return in Indiana. Cunningham won two Canadian mile races in fast times to tune up, San Romani posted a 4 27 mile at Naperville, and a strong college and club field is anticipated on St Patrick’s Night.

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Weathered K U spring grid drills paused by snow

Spring football practice at Kansas University has been called off for several days due to heavy snow. Coach Ad Lindsey said sessions will resume as soon as weather permits. Drills began a week ago to avoid injuries from harsh conditions.

K. U Ad Lindsey

Polo tragedy marks year since Berge Moivant death

A year has passed since Prince Berge Moivant died after a fall from a mount in a polo match. Tenure notes recall historic incidents and upcoming boxing plans at Madison Square Garden, with Primo Carera set to defend the heavyweight title against Max Baer on June 14.

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Where Was Andrew Jackson Born

A column discusses Andrew Jackson the seventh president and the long debate over his birthplace. It cites various claimed sites in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and South Carolina, noting monuments at Lancaster County and Union County. It also references Jackson’s own statements and differing historical interpretations.

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Iowa Signs Ernie Nevers as Backfield Mentor

Ernie Nevers, former Stanford All America fullback, accepts the head backfield coaching post at Iowa. Nevers, coaching at Lafayette College, notified Iowa officials and chose Iowa over an offer from a Cleveland NFL team. The appointment is for a full year, said Athletic Director E S Schroeder.

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Coach Murray’s 15-year Marquette reign ends with Virginia move

Frank J. Murray, longtime Marquette mentor of 15 seasons, will leave the Golden Avalanche to take the head football job at the University of Virginia. At Marquette he led Blue and Gold gridiron teams to 90 wins, 32 losses, and 6 ties while scoring 2103 points to 729 for opponents, with victories over Navy, Wisconsin, Iowa, St. Mary’s Calif., Auburn, Michigan State and Kansas.

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Intramural basketball draws 1200 at Iowa State College

Ames Iowa March 15 1200 Iowa State College men competed in intramural basketball this winter with many more taking part in additional intra school sports intramural director Harry Schmidt announced Saturday.

Ames Iowa State College Harry 4. Schmidt

Baseball News From spring camps and rosters

Sarasota reports holdouts trimmed as Eric McNair signs with the Red Sox market updates list Bottomley Davis Lipscomb Carey in the race for infield jobs in San Antonio Havana trip notes a spit to two games with the Dean's sore arm Yankees eye DiMaggio return rookies Brack Winsett Malinosky in Brooklyn lineup Feller Drake Heving Wyatt nod New Orleans 11 0 Pelicans win track recruit George McKenna at MSU graduates early to take a job Classifieds urge use of Ad-Taker for quick selling and hiring.

San Antonio Tex Brown Jim Bottomley Harry Davis Gerald Lipscomb Tom Carey Daytona Beach Fla Cardinals Havana Cuba New York

Kansas Quintets Will Seek Titles State Tourneys Open This Week

Topeka March 15 Survivors from 16 class A and 16 class B high school teams will contest state titles this week with Class A in Topeka and Class B in Salina. The field includes Newton Arkansas City Chanute Pittsburg Norton Beloit Dodge City Hays Emporia Wyandotte and others. First round pairings and results from regional finals are listed with times and venues.

Topeka Mar Salina Newton Arkansas City Chanute Pittsburg Norton Beloit Dodge City Hays Emporia Kansas City Kan Wyandotte Ewton Manhattan Eureka Winfield Leavenworth Ward Arkansas Winsfield Coffeyville Goodland Concordia Beloft Margaville Podge City Kingman Fredonia Osborne Junction City el Dorado Holton Toneka Hiawatha Olathe Shawnee Mission

Center Jump Topic Dominates Basketball Coaches Meeting

Chicago March 15 center jump discussed by National Collegiate Coaches Association. Big Ten coaches vote to abolish center jump for a one year trial beginning 1987-88, with permanent adoption depending on reaction. Rules group to review motion pictures and debate three and 10 second rules before final recommendations. Iffy play resumes with ball in end zone after most restarts.

Chicago Mar Big Ten National Collegiate Coaches’ Association Big Ten Cage H. C. Carlson National Coaches’ Group National Basketball Rules Committee

Lawrence Lions Basketball Season Ends In Regional Loss

Lawrence high school finished its basketball season with a regional defeat as Ward High of Kansas City defeated the Lions to win the regional title. The team posted nine wins and three losses in regional play and three wins and three losses in state tournaments under Coach Edd Wood.

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National A A U Tourney Opens With Upsets and Close Games

Denver reports the men's national A A U basketball tourney began with five first round games. Central Missouri Teachers and Long Island University face second round play after early exits. Notable results include West Texas Teachers crushing Adams Normal 62 to 24 and Eckers of Salt Lake City edging Club Sar 37 to ?. The Mohawks of Amsterdam edged Cowley 34 to 33 in overtime as Staton Oilers defeated New York Furniture 51 to 48.

Denver Mar Central Missouri Teachers of Warrensburg Lone Island University of Brooklyn Fes Denver Safeway Adams Normal Alamosa Colo Bendix South Bend Ind

Director Prizes Watch Bloomington Hero in 1902 Homer

Z G Clevenger Indiana athletic director recalls a 1902 miracle when he hit a ninth inning homer against Minnesota to flip a 10 8 Hoosier win to 11 10. The crowd cheered as the watch he valued was presented by loyal fans. Clevenger also scored Indiana s first twentieth century touchdown as a freshman in 1900 against Purdue. Livestock ads note Journal World classifieds offer.

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Quail stamp eyed. fishing hopes hinge on favorable weather

Weather delays large fishing gains as snow and ice hinder angling. Hardware stores report brisk bait and tackle sales, with live minnows scarce due to high rivers. Southern fishermen report decent channel catfish catches using chicken blood. Quail hunters face a 50 cent fall surcharge for hunting licenses as Governor Huxman signs the Medill bill to fund quail propagation, though doubts persist about revenue and enforcement. Kansas quail season runs November 26 to 30. a six-day season bill failed in committee. Fort Sill field trial shows modest dog performance with 29 dogs scoring quail 0, deer 67, rabbits 46, skunk unspecified.

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Intramural Sports Draw Hundreds at Alabama University

Alabama Amazonas University hosted a term intramural event drawing about seven hundred coeds from the University of Alabama. Participants competed across multiple sports in a campus wide activity.

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